United States v. Roger Zaylor Mason

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
United States v. Roger Zaylor Mason, 408 F.2d 1326 (4th Cir. 1969)
1969 U.S. App. LEXIS 12849

United States v. Roger Zaylor Mason

Opinion

PER CURIAM:

Roger Zaylor Mason was granted ministerial exemption from the draft as a Pioneer of the Jehovah’s Witness sect. When he ceased his activity as a Pioneer and listed his principal occupation as automobile mechanic the Board reclassified him 1 A, and subsequently accorded him classification as a conscientious objector. Upon his refusal to report for civilian work in lieu of military service he was charged and convicted of a violation of 50 U.S.C.A. App. 456(j) and 462(a), and appeals.

We agree with the district judge that there was a basis in fact for re-classification, and that the Board did not abuse its discretion in declining defendant’s request to re-open and consider anew its final 1-0 classification.

Affirmed.

Reference

Full Case Name
UNITED STATES of America, Appellee, v. Roger Zaylor MASON, Appellant
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Status
Published